Headline:
RI’s state of disaster emergency was extended through July 7, 2022.
Last-reviewed: 9am, June 22, 2022
Key Resources:
The Basics
- RI has adopted the CDC’s COVID-19 community level system for monitoring risk.
- RI’s state of emergency extension order here.
- No mask mandate is in effect. More information here.
- COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available for eligible people over the age of 5. More information about vaccines here and boosters here.
The Breakdown
- RI has adopted new CDC guidelines used to determine community level risk. The CDC changed its risk guidance of COVID-19. COVID-19 county check for community level here.
- Masking is now only required in certain places such as health care facilities and public transportation. Private business can establish their own masking requirements. Reopening guidance here.
- RI’s general state of disaster emergency was extended through July 7, 2022.
- Isolation and quarantine FAQ here. (updated April 6, 2022).
Health and Medical
- Vaccines are open to all Rhode Islanders over the age of 5. Full Vaccine information here.
- Booster information here.
- First boosters are available to fully vaccinated people over the age of 5 who meet certain criteria.
- Second boosters are available to eligible people.
- State run vaccination and testing sites will close June 30 as part of RI’s endemic strategy transition. After that, testing and vaccinations will be available at clinics and local pharmacies.
- Information about current vaccine sites visit here.
- Check with specific hospital for visitation requirements.
The Bottom Line
- RI is moving from a pandemic response to an endemic approach to COVID-19. Care teams can expect policy decisions to reflect this shift.